1. ‘BLOOD BROTHERS’

2. Learning Intention
I will understand my main areas of focus during our study of ‘Blood Brothers’.

3. During our focus of ‘Blood Brothers’, you will be expected to develop ideas about the:
Themes
Characters
Relationships
Setting
Plot
You will be expected to take notes as preparation for your essay….

4. Essay Question
How does the relationship between Edward and Mickey change throughout ‘Blood Brothers’?
You may discuss the following:
plot, stage directions, dialogue, key scenes, characterisation, theme, plot, setting, turning point, climax, conflict, foreshadowing……..

5. Critical terminology – what does it mean?
You must use critical terminology throughout your critical essays.
By using critical terminology, you are clearly conveying your understanding and analysis of the text.
We must be clear about what the terms mean and how to use them…
plot, stage directions, dialogue, key scenes, characterisation, theme, plot, setting, turning point, themes, climax, conflict, foreshadowing……..

6. Plot
Stage directions
Dialogue
Key scenes
Characterisation
Theme
Setting
Turning point
Climax
Conflict
Foreshadowing
Task
For each piece of critical terminology, discuss and write down a detailed definition.
Be ready to explain your ideas to the class.

7. Your essay
Your essay must focus on the relationship between Edward and Mickey and how it develops throughout the play.
Do not simply tell the story.
In order to fully show how it develops, you must discuss why it develops. Therefore use critical terminology and discuss the following:
stage directions
key scenes
characterisation
theme
plot
setting
structure
climax
Conflict
Dialogue
Foreshadowing
Turning point